The first thing is to find out where the competitions are being held in your area-check the USPSA website which will tell you the names of the clubs in your area. Then call the person listed and find out where and when the matches take place. Then attend one of the matches to find out what's going on. You might as well take your pistol, ammo, holster, and mag pouches-they will probably welcome you with open arms and let you shoot on your first visit. Try it, you'll like it, I promise!!! Any other questions, fire away